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New Paul McCartney & Wings Box Sets Coming

Friday, October 19

As expected, the two new deluxe sets in the "Paul McCartney Archive Seies" series will be the first two Wings album -- 1971's Wild Life and 1973's Red Rose Speedway. The material features the... Read More.

Steve Perry Says He Would Sing Journey Songs On Tour

Friday, October 19

Steve Perry is riding high on the success of his comeback album, Traces, which is the former-Journey frontman's first Top 10 solo debut. The album entered the Billboard 200 Albums Chart at Number Six;... Read More.

45 Years Ago Today: The Who Releases ‘Quadrophenia’

Friday, October 19

It was 45 years ago today (October 19th, 1973) that the Who released their second double album, the watershed 1973 collection, Quadrophenia. The set featured such classic Who songs as "The Real Me," "5:15,"... Read More.

Billy Joel Entering Sixth Year Of Madison Square Garden Residency

Friday, October 19

Billy Joel continues to make history with his ongoing Madison Square Garden residency -- which is now heading on to its sixth year. Newsday reported the "Piano Man" has just added a January 24th... Read More.

Brian Wilson Gearing Up For Fall North Anerican Dates

Friday, October 19

Brian Wilson is gearing up for an extensive 33-date fall and winter tour. 15 dates into the trek, the band will switch from featuring the Beach Boys' 1966 classic Pet Sounds to spotlighting Wilson's... Read More.

Flashback: Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Plane Crashes

Friday, October 19

It was 41 years ago Saturday (October 20th, 1977), that a plane carrying Lynyrd Skynyrd crashed in a swamp near Gillsburg, Mississippi. At the time, the group was en route to its next show in Baton... Read More.

Quincy Jones Reveals Ray Charles Got Him Addicted To Heroin At 15

Friday, October 19

Quincy Jones has revealed that Ray Charles got him addicted to heroin at age 15. During an appearance on Scott Feinberg’s Awards Chatter podcast, Jones explained, “He got me hooked for five months at... Read More.

New Aretha Franklin Collection Due Out In December

Thursday, October 18

A new Aretha Franklin box set is being released in December. According to BestClassic Bands, Rhino is releasing The Atlantic Records 1960's Collection -- which is a six-LP boxed set that includes the Queen... Read More.

Chaka Khan Named 2019 Rose Parade Grand Marshal

Thursday, October 18

Soul legend Chaka Khan has been announced as the grand marshal of the 2019 Rose Parade. According to Billboard, Tournament of Roses president Gerald Freeny made the announcement yesterday (October 17th), saluting Khan's work... Read More.

David Bowie’s Statue In England Vandalized For The Second Time

Thursday, October 18

David Bowie's statue in Buckinghamshire, England was vandalized for the second time since it's installation in March. According to Billboard, a 29-year-old man was arrested yesterday (October 17th) on suspicion on vandalizing the statue.... Read More.